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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jordan Kite made four straight free throws following a technical foul to give Incarnate Word just enough cushion to hold on for an 84-80 win over Northwestern State on Thursday night.

Incarnate Word (6-8, 1-2 Southland Conference) led 69-66 when Tra'von Joseph was called for a technical with 2:41 remaining. Kite made all four attempts.

Shawn Johnson drilled a 3-point shot with 1:58 remaining and Incarnate Word made six free throws down the stretch to seal the win.

Northwestern State, playing without its leading scorer, Zeek Woodley, for the third straight game, held a 38-33 halftime advantage and was up 66-61 with 5:14 left.

Woodley is out for another five to seven weeks with a broken wrist.

Jalin Hart led the Cardinals with 15 points, six assists and two steals. Kite also had 15 points and Simi Socks added 14.